Marianne Durand

A founder of Centre Inspirations at Château de La Pierre, Director of Retreats, Yoga Teacher since 2004, Ayurveda Practitioner since 2016, and Senior Massage Therapist.“Trained in Ayurvedic medicine with Atreya Smith in Europe, and Dr. Joshi and Dr. Sapna in India, I have been supporting those who wish to restore harmony between body, mind, and environment for over twenty years."I discovered Ayurveda in 2004 while living in Sivananda yoga ashrams, where I met the pioneers who brought Ayurveda to the West: David Frawley and Robert Svoboda.Since then, I have continuously trained in Ayurveda at several recognized schools and with renowned practitioners, including Vaidya Atreya Smith and traditional doctors such as Dr. Joshi in Nagpur.I complemented this education with studies in therapeutic yoga, Ayurvedic nutrition, and Ayurveda-specific treatment and massage techniques.My journey has led me to synthesize care practices learned in various schools in India and California.Throughout my practice, I have created several signature treatments inspired by traditional Ayurveda: Shilābhyanga, a hot stone massage that deeply affects tissues and energy circulation.My approach to Marma Therapy, a precise work on Ayurveda’s vital points that promotes regeneration and inner balance.After designing the treatment protocols for the retreats at Château de La Pierre, I trained team members in their implementation.Our collective experience constantly leads us to enrich and renew our practice to better adapt to our guests' needs.Each guest benefits from individualized support: the initial consultation aims to establish a personalized Ayurvedic assessment.At the same time, the closing interview allows us to evaluate the effects of the stay and suggest lifestyle adjustments.”